Winter Haven High School - Wha Hwa Hta See Yearbook (Winter Haven, FL)

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MRS. DOROTHY DILLARD ROY WOODS This year a new and very vital department—that of fine and applied arts—has been added to our school program. This department is intended to increase the students’ appreciation of and knowledge in the field of art and to give the talented student an opportunity to improve his skill. Languages The language department teaches the students the basic principles of a foreign language and introduces them to the literature and culture of foreign countries. Mrs. Dillard leaches Lalin I, Latin II and business English. She holds an A.B. degree from F.S.U. Mrt. Dillard sponsors the Latin Club, one of our cultural organizations. Mrs. Connor teaches Spanish I and II this year. She holds an A.B. degree from F.S.U. and sponsors the Spanish Club, another of our cultural organizations. Music Our music program provides relaxation and enjoyment for the entire student body. The director of our high school hand, Mr. Wood, has developed a fine organization. He attended Marion Military Institute and received a rank two certificate from F.S.U. Mr. Sloan, the director of the glee club, has made our concert chorus an outstanding one. A graduate of Vanderbilt University with a B.A., Mr. Sloan has brought his music students appreciation of the fine arts. Art MRS. RUTH CONNOR MARION SLOAN Mrs. Harritt, our art instructor, came to Winter Haven five years ago from Chicago. She attended the Art Institute of Chicago and graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Painting degree. 'Senior High Library Winter Haven, Florida MRS. GLADYS HARRITT Page 15

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English An essential part of any high school curriculum, the English department, gives the student an appreciation of literature and provides hint with a foundation in grammar. Seniors learn that reading Shakespeare is not so had after all when they learn it in Miss Loveless’ English IV classes. Miss Loveless, a graduate of F.S.U. with an A.B. degree and of Duke University with an M.A. degree, also teaches creative writing. She is faculty advisor of the Anchor Club and is director of Senior activities. MRS. MARY PECK The Junior class is indebted to Mrs. Peck for her many hours spent in planning for the Junior-Senior reception and prom. Mrs. Peck, who graduated from F.S.U. with an A.B. degree, teaches English III. Mrs. Nolen, who sponsors the Club Council, was graduated with an A.B. degree from Georgia State College. Besides teaching English II, she advises the cheerleaders. MRS. RUTH WOLFE Mrs. Wolfe, who graduated from F.S.U. with an A.B. degree, teaches English III and speech. She devotes much time to speech contests and to the class plays. Many of her outstanding students have won several speech awards. Mrs. Soverns, who teaches English II and III, returned to Winter Haven after teaching in Germany. She has an A.B. degree from Florida Southern College and an M.A. from Duke. She works with Mrs. Wolfe in checking copy for the annual. MRS. LUC1LE NOLEN MRS. BETTY SOVERNS Page 14

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Library and Social Studies Through history and social studies we arc able to gain knowledge of our world, its people, its problems and its wonders. Mrs. Scarbrough, our librarian, is always ready to help us find information we may need to fulfill a successful year on Our Way Across. She received an A.B. degree and a P.G. certificate from F.S.U. Problems, history and literature of the Bible are taught by Mrs. Copeland. She also sponsors the International Club. She received a B.A. from Lander College and an M.A. from Florida Southern College. This year Mrs. Copeland’s book, La Florida. was published and adopted as a state text for junior high history classes. Mrs. Whitney, a graduate of the University of Tampa, with a B.S. degree, teaches American History, psychology and sponsors the National Honor Society. She is the Key Club honorary Sweetheart. Mrs. Baur, who teaches world history and English II, came to Winter Haven from Auburndale High. She received her A.B. from Murray State College and is the Tri-Hi-Y sponsor. Mrs. Schopke, a sophomore sponsor, teaches world history. She has a B.S. degree from F.S.U. A graduate of the College of St. Catherine, Mrs. Laney teaches American history and world history. This year Mrs. Laney had charge of the Junior concessions. The Junior Red Cross and the F.T.A. are sponsored by Mrs. DuCharme. She teaches world history and American history and sees to the production of the weekly school radio program. She holds a B.S. degree from the University of Minnesota. MRS. LEE I LA MRS. MARIE COPELAND WHITNEY MRS. DORIS SCARBROUGH MRS. MARY MRS. DONNA HELEN BAUR SCHOPKE Page 16 MRS. HELEN LANEY MRS. LUCY DuCHARME